Rod

[rɒd] or [rɑd]

Definition

(noun.) any rod-shaped bacterium.

(noun.) a long thin implement made of metal or wood.

(noun.) a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light.

Typist: Sanford--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A straight and slender stick; a wand; hence, any slender bar, as of wood or metal (applied to various purposes).

(n.) An instrument of punishment or correction; figuratively, chastisement.

(n.) A kind of sceptor, or badge of office; hence, figuratively, power; authority; tyranny; oppression.

(n.) A support for a fishing line; a fish pole.

(n.) A member used in tension, as for sustaining a suspended weight, or in tension and compression, as for transmitting reciprocating motion, etc.; a connecting bar.

(n.) An instrument for measuring.

(n.) A measure of length containing sixteen and a half feet; -- called also perch, and pole.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Twig, shoot.[2]. Wand, slender stick.[3]. Switch, scourge, birch.[4]. Pole, perch.[5]. Cue.

Typist: Nathaniel

Definition

n. a long twig: a slender stick: anything long and slender as a magic rod a lightning-rod a fishing-rod &c.: an instrument of correction: an emblem of power or authority: a pole or perch (5?yards or 16?feet)—the square rod generally called rood is employed in estimating masonry-work and contains 16??16? or 272?sq. feet: (fig.) punishment: authority: oppression: (B.) race or tribe: one of the layers of rods composing the retina of the eye: any bar connecting parts of a machine.—v.t. to furnish with rods esp. lightning-rods.—ns. Rod′-fish′er; Rod′-fish′ing fly-fishing: angling; Rod′-line a fishing-line not wound on a reel; Rod′-machine′ in wood-working a machine for cutting cylindrical sticks such as broom-handles; Rod′-ring one of the rings along a fishing-rod through which the line runs; Rod′ster an angler.—Napier's rods (see Napierian).

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Unserious Contents or Definition

To see a divining rod in your dreams, foretells ill luck will dissatisfy you with present surroundings.

To see a lightning-rod, denotes that threatened destruction to some cherished work will confront you. To see one change into a serpent, foretells enemies will succeed in their schemes against you. If the lightning strikes one, there will be an accident or sudden news to give you sorrow. If you are having one put up, it is a warning to beware how you begin a new enterprise, as you will likely be overtaken by disappointment. To have them taken down, you will change your plans and thereby further your interests. To see many lightning rods, indicates a variety of misfortunes.

Checker: Wade

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